Daltry
An English masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly from a place name.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Daltry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daltry today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daltry births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daltry. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Daltry. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,218
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Daltry: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daltry by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daltry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daltry
The name Daltry originates from the Old English language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "dæl" meaning "valley" and "tru" meaning "tree," suggesting a connection to a specific geographic location or landscape feature.
In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as "Dæltru" or "Dæltrev," which over time evolved into the modern spelling of "Daltry." This name was commonly found in the regions of present-day England, particularly in the counties of Northumberland and Yorkshire, where many place names and surnames still bear the Daltry name.
While there are no known direct references to the name Daltry in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians suggest that it may have been used as a descriptive name for individuals who lived near or worked in wooded valleys or clearings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daltry dates back to the 11th century, when a man named Ælfric Dæltrev was mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Daltry. One of the most famous was Roger Daltrey, born in 1944, the legendary lead singer of the iconic British rock band The Who. His powerful vocals and energetic stage presence made him a cultural icon of the 1960s and 1970s.
Another notable Daltry was Sir James Daltry (1818-1905), a British civil servant and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the British Virgin Islands from 1867 to 1886. He played a significant role in the development and governance of the Caribbean territories under British rule.
In the realm of literature, John Daltry (1754-1810) was an English poet and playwright whose works, though not widely acclaimed during his lifetime, have been recognized for their contribution to the Romantic movement in English literature.
Walter Daltry (1892-1972), a British military officer, gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during World War I, where he was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
Lastly, Daltry Calhoun (1891-1975), an American artist and sculptor, is known for his pioneering work in the field of kinetic sculpture, creating mesmerizing pieces that incorporated movement and light.
People
Daltry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daltry as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daltry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daltry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daltry going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Daltry a common name?
We classify Daltry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daltry most popular?
The single biggest year for Daltry was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daltry is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daltry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daltry a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daltry in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daltry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daltry in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daltry can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Daltry as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.